Baby Gifts News Archive - 31-May-2009

Top Model Contestant Tells Tyra Banks She's Pregnant (US Weekly)
Tahlia Brookins, a former America's Next Top Model contestant, opened up to Tyra Banks about some unexpected news. The model -- a burn victim who was told she could never have children -- is pregnant! WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF TAHLIA ANNOUNCING HER PREGNANCY! "I was told multiple times over and over that I couldn't get pregnant just from my scars holding me back, other physical things going... ...

Library board takes away most employee credit cards (Lexington Herald-Leader)
The Lexington Public Library is taking away most of its employees' library credit cards, althou

Berlin is an antidote to a vacation overdose of sun (Baltimore Sun)
Go here: Berlin, only seven miles west of Ocean City, is an antidote to a vacation overdose of sun, saltwater and mindless fun. The quiet, tree-lined streets of the town's historic district have a multitude of shops, art galleries and antique stores. The town is so picturesque it was chosen as the location for the filming of Runaway Bride and Tuck Everlasting. Berlin's historic district is ...

Will interactive displays appeal to consumers? (National Jeweler)
Memphis, Tenn.--Vickie Blevins of James Middleton Jewelers has noticed a trend that she believes does not bode well for the store's future.

Baby Boom (The Apalachicola Times)
Expectant mothers from across the county got plenty of gifts from the county health department Thursday at the annual baby shower. First they got a wealth of knowledge they could use to ensure their newborns would be healthy and well-cared-for. Then

Baby Blankets for All Skill Levels (BellaOnline)
Ideas for the beginner to experienced crocheter for making baby blankets. Suggestions for sizes for crochet baby blankets.

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When you first bring your newborn home, and this is your first child, perhaps, after nine long months, you feel prepared and ready for this new wonderful responsibility. However, you might also feel a bit nervous because you want to do the right thing. Regardless of how prepared you are, there are a few important baby care tips that all parents should follow.

Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

When it comes to baby care tips, there is a trick regarding checking the right bath water temperature that has probably been used for hundreds of years. When you first have a newborn, obviously you cannot put the baby in the tub yet, so you will need to give it a light bath with a washcloth in a bath chair for new babies.

However, once the baby is able to sit up on its own, you can start considering whether it is time to bathe the baby in a regular bathtub. If you choose to do so, an important baby care tip is to remember that the water should only be at most 3 or 4 inches deep.

When it comes to the temperature of the water, test it by placing the inside of your wrist on the surface of the water. This part of your body is very sensitive, much like the skin of a baby, so if it feels like it is room temperature, then it would be acceptable for bathing the baby.

Tip #2: Swaddling the Baby

Newborn babies are very sensitive to cold temperatures. Remember, they have been in a nice warm womb for the past nine months! So, it is important that you keep the newborn clothed as often as possible and wrapped securely in a blanket. This gives them the feeling that they are still in the womb.

Swaddling the baby is an effective technique for getting the baby to stop crying, too. Sometimes babies cry not just because they are hungry or messy, but also because they do not feel secure, and properly swaddling the baby will provide them with that security.

Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends

These are just some of the many baby care tips that you can follow. For more information, ask family and friends what advice they have. Or, check the internet, as there are reputable websites that can help new parents. Remember, taking care of a baby is a learning process, so have patience and you will succeed!

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Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

Tip #2: Swaddling the Baby

Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends